Following Maor Bruchman’s anxiety attack: the viral trick that can help

Maor Bruchman, a “Big Brother” star, shared yesterday (Wednesday) with her followers on Instagram that she and her partner Amir went on a date at a restaurant the other day, and when they started talking about her experience in the “Big Brother” house, she started to feel bad and finally fainted twice in front of everyone, which she said was the result of one anxiety attack after another. “So anyone who has been following me for a while already knows that anxiety attacks are a part of my life, but this week it was just completely different,” said Bruchman in the video.

“Probably places in my soul that haven’t been fully closed yet and it seems that this was the trigger. Suddenly I got really hot, such a cold sweat, I felt weak, I became pale. I told Amir that I had an anxiety attack and he already had experience with my anxiety attacks – and then I just passed out,” she added.

In fact, an anxiety attack is a familiar phenomenon that bothers many. Among other things, it may cause sweating, tremors, hallucinations, chest pains and difficulty breathing.

If you also suffer from the problem, here is a little tip that may help you in an emergency. This is a simple technique, offered by Dr. Jeremy London, a heart surgeon from the USA, which can help you control an anxiety attack as soon as it occurs. The method “shocks the nervous system”, as he explains, and allows the body to reset.

“If you’re in the middle of a seizure, fill a bag with ice and place it on the back of your neck or lower back,” he suggests. “If you don’t have an ice pack, take a cold shower, and if that’s not possible either, use the sink faucet, dip your face in cold water, or wet your back a little with water”.

The doctor emphasizes that the main and most important thing is to put something cold on the body. In addition, he indicates what should be done if the anxiety attack is caused while driving: “Pull over, go into one of the convenience stores at the gas stations, fill a large glass with ice and put your hand in it.” All these actions produce, according to the doctor, a similar effect – the cold shocks the nervous system, allowing the body to “reset” back, and in effect – to stop the anxiety attack. “If you or someone close to you suffers from anxiety attacks, make sure they have this tool,” concludes Dr. London. “It’s simple, it’s safe and effective”.

So it is likely that Dr. London’s technique may only help some people, since everyone experiences anxiety in a different way. Still, if you suffer from anxiety attacks, it wouldn’t hurt to try it. At the same time – it is important that you seek professional help from a qualified professional in the field of mental health. You can also try using tips others.